EMS hands out annual awards

Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services held its annual awards banquet in February at Cross Keys Inn Station in Madras. Awards included: The Bob Ervin Excellence in Education Award went to Luke Huskey. The Madras High School JROTC presented a U.S. Army Civil Patriotic Service Award to Mike Lepin. Brandon Thompson was named the Basic Life Support Provider of the Year, and Brad Robertson was named the Intermediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year. Two EMS commendations were given out to Brad Robertson and Juanita Majel.